The 2013 New Car Buying Guide

November 22, 2012

This week, the editors of Edmunds.com released their 2013 New Car Buying Guide. In it, they offer comprehensive information and recommendations for every vehicle in the class of 2013. The guide is very well written and is meant to help you learn which models should be at the top of your consideration list before you begin to shop.

Below, you'll find their recommendations for Sedans, Coupes, and SUVs, but the full guide covers 7 other segments including hybrids, trucks, vans, and more. Be sure to use the CarWoo Deal Finder to get the best deals after choosing the vehicle you want to purchase.

Recommended Sedans

Under $15K

Under $18K

Under $25K

Under $32K

Under $40K

Under $55K

Under $70K

Over $70k

Chevrolet Sonic

Mazda 3

Ford Fusion

Chrysler 300

BMW 3-Series

Audi A6

Audi A7

Mercedes S-Class

Ford Fiesta

Hyundai Elantra

Honda Accord

Buick Lacrosse

Hyundai Genesis

Mercedes E-Class

Lexus LS 460

Audi A8

Hyundai Accent

Ford Focus

Nissan Altima

Ford Fusion Hybrid

Cadillac ATS

Lexus GS 350

Mercedes C63 AMG

Porsche Panamera

Recommended Coupes

Under $20K

Under $30K

Under $40K

Under $65K

Over $65K

Mini Cooper

Scion FR-S

BMW 3-Series

BMW M3

Porsche 911

Fiat 500

Ford Mustang

Audi A5

Mercedes E-Class

Audi R8

Hyundai Elantra

Volkswagen GTI

BMW 1 Series

Ford Mustang Boss

Corvette Z06

Recommended SUVs

Under $25K

Under $34K

Under $40K

Under $55K

Over $55K

Honda CR-V

Ford Flex

Audi Q5

Porsche Cayenne

Infiniti QX

Ford Escape

Mazda CX-9

Volvo XC60

Acura MDX

Mercedes GL

Mazda CX-5

GMC Acadia

BMW X3

Infiniti JX35

Range Rover

My Recommendation for Car Shoppers

TrueCar No-Haggle, Edmunds Price Promise, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.

California Residents - Important:

There is a new online car buying service called Roadster, available only to California residents, which I highly recommend you try - especially if you hate the stress of haggling with a car salesman. They provide an expert concierge who negotiates the price of the car and delivers it to your home with zero hassle - you never have to interact with a dealership. Here is my in-depth review of Roadster and why I recommend it.

- Gregg Fidan

About: Gregg Fidan

Gregg Fidan + is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.

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